Marzieh Boroumand, actress, puppeteer, screenwriter and director of TV series

Seek out puppet shows and performances happening in your area and talk with the puppeteers after the show. Not only is this a great way to make a personal connection, it’s also a great way to pick up a few professional tips and tricks. No matter the size of the production, we have always found that working puppeteers are generous with their time and more than willing to take you backstage and answer any questions you may have. 

Before we attended our first puppeteers guild meeting, we attended a puppet show at our local library. When we approached the puppeteer after the show, he graciously showed us how things worked and invited us to attend our first puppet guild meeting. That one conversation started us on our puppetry journey.